As used in this subpart--
Affected party means any Part D sponsor or manufacturer (as defined in Sec. 423.2305) impacted by an initial determination or, if applicable, by a subsequent determination or decision issued under this part, and ``party'' means the affected party or CMS, as appropriate.
ALJ stands for Administrative Law Judge.
Departmental Appeals Board or Board means a Board established in the Office of the Secretary to provide impartial review of disputed decisions made by the operating components of the Department.
Part D sponsor has the meaning given the term in 423.4. [72 FR 68736, Dec. 5, 2007, as amended 77 FR 22171, Apr. 12, 2012]